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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bessie in Chapter Six, her mother never made them do what?
(a) Attend school.
(b) Shower.
(c) Visit the doctor.
(d) Brush their teeth.

2. What is the name of the clothing Carl will try to get for the twins in Chapter Six?
(a) Natori.
(b) Napalm.
(c) Nomex.
(d) Nismo.

3. When Lillian teaches the twins basketball in Chapter Seven, with what aspect of the game does she begin?
(a) Shooting.
(b) Defense.
(c) Game rules.
(d) Dribbling.

4. According to Carl in Chapter Six, he has a friend who is employed as what?
(a) A musician.
(b) A screenwriter.
(c) A stuntman.
(d) A software developer.

5. Where does Jasper give a press conference in Chapter Ten?
(a) In front of the Washington Monument.
(b) In front of the Lincoln Memorial.
(c) In front of the White House.
(d) On the steps of the Capitol.

6. At the start of Chapter Nine, how does Lillian describe the next three weeks?
(a) Like the world was spinning sideways.
(b) Like the world was spinning awkwardly.
(c) Like the world was spinning slower.
(d) Like the world was spinning faster.

7. Why does Bessie fear entering the library in Chapter Eight?
(a) She fears she won't know where to go.
(b) She fears she will catch fire.
(c) She fears everyone will stare at them.
(d) She fears Carl will yell at her.

8. According to Lillian in Chapter Six, what item might keep the children from catching fire?
(a) Straightjackets.
(b) Steel-toed boots.
(c) Race car clothes.
(d) Ice vests.

9. Who carries Timothy away from the press conference in Chapter Ten?
(a) Madison.
(b) Jasper.
(c) Carl.
(d) The secret service.

10. What causes great agitation among the group during the library visit in Chapter Eight?
(a) Roland feels the fire coming on.
(b) The library is closing.
(c) No one has a library card.
(d) They cannot find any books.

11. How does Lillian describe Timothy's burning in Chapter Ten?
(a) Perfectly and brilliantly.
(b) Darkly and awesomely.
(c) Gracefully and clearly.
(d) Fearsomely and dreadfully.

12. How do the twins react to the chaos of the press conference in Chapter Ten?
(a) With joy.
(b) With excitement.
(c) With sadness.
(d) With fear.

13. When Lillian visits Madison in Chapter Six, what does Madison have with her?
(a) A pot of tea.
(b) A bucket of beer.
(c) A pitcher of lemonade.
(d) A bottle of wine.

14. According to Madison in Chapter Six, what is the point of having money?
(a) To be free.
(b) To get whatever you want.
(c) To make people like you.
(d) To enjoy life.

15. According to Bessie in Chapter Nine, where does the fire phenomenon begin?
(a) In the stomach.
(b) In the head.
(c) In the chest.
(d) In the feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Madison in Chapter Nine, where will the twins go once the Roberts move to D.C.?

2. What does Lillian remember about Madison in Chapter Seven?

3. What news does Carl tell Lillian and the twins in Chapter Six?

4. Who suddenly passes away in Chapter Eight?

5. According to Lillian in Chapter Nine, the country doctor looks like what pop culture figure?

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